Hard Rock Hell 7 (Cirque Du Rock) which takes place November 28-30th at Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park in Phwelli, North Wales, is pleased to announce its first round of acts for this year's event including a co-headline appearance by Black Star Riders.

This brand new band featuring Thin Lizzy members Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, Damon Johnson and Marco Mendoza have now been joined by Jimmy DeGrasso (Alice Cooper/Megadeth) on drums. The band have just signed a new Global deal with Nuclear Blast Records and will release their much anticipated album this summer.

BSR's Ricky Warwick said: "We really can't wait to take Black Star Riders on the road and I've heard so much about Hard Rock Hell... Roll on November!"

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Also confirmed to play on this year's Hard Rock Hell bill are legendary Scottish rockers Nazareth, former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno who will make his last ever appearance at this year's event, plus Northern Ireland's The Answer whose new album is due out on Napalm Records later this year too.

If that's not enough HRH is also pleased to announce Love/Hate, Enuff z Nuff, Blaze Bailey (who is set to perform classic Maiden songs from his tenure with the band), Crucified Barbara, Lawnmower Deth, Gentlemans Pistols, Chrome Molly and Grifter.